Recall 06V270000: - Incorrect NHTSA Contact Information
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:Acura/MDX 2006
Acura/RL 2006
Acura/RSX 2006
Acura/TL 2006
Acura/TSX 2006
Honda/Accord 2006
Honda/Accord Hybrid 2006
Honda/Civic 2006
Honda/Civic Hybrid 2006
Honda/CR-V 2006
Honda/Element 2006
Honda/Fit 2007
Honda/Insight 2006
Honda/Odyssey 2006
Honda/Pilot 2006
Honda/Ridgeline 2006
Honda/S2000 2006
MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V270000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: July 25, 2006
COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1190000
SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, The owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline.
CONSEQUENCE:
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
REMEDY:
Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "Reporting Safety Defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2006. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.